26 Jul 2024

What is coolant/antifreeze, and do I need to use it?

2 months ago 8 20

Coolant or antifreeze is one of the most important fluids in your car. We explain what it is and why it’s essential to the good health of your car’s engine.

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How to attach a snatch strap
28 Jun 2024

How to safely use a snatch strap off-road

3 months ago 2

If you drive off-road, sooner or later you’ll either need recovering or need to recover someone. Here’s how to use a snatch strap correctly and safely.

Practical Motoring
17 Jun 2024

Monocoque 4X4s explained

4 months ago 6 1

There’s a fair bit of misconception about what monocoque construction actually is – all explained here.

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22 Apr 2024

What is a car recall, and what should I do?

6 months ago 0

Manufacturer safety car recalls can affect hundreds of thousands of cars around the world, so, should you be concerned if your car is recalled?

Practical Motoring
07 Nov 2022

How to clean the worst mold and smells from a car

2 years ago 5 0

The state of this car is disgusting, and the amount of effort required to clean it is extensive, but it […]

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What is driveaway pricing?
16 May 2022

What is driveaway pricing?

2 years ago 1 0

When buying a new car you’ll often see the price ‘Driveaway’, or maybe it will be plus on-road costs. But what does that mean?

Alex Rae 1
What is a DPF and how does it work - all explained
17 Nov 2021

What is a diesel particulate filter (DPF)?

3 years ago 1 4

If you own a diesel-powered vehicle there’s a good chance it’s equipped with a diesel particulate filter (DPF), read our guide to learn more about what it is and what it does.

Isaac Bober 1
How to drive in the snow
18 Jun 2021

How to drive safely on snow and ice

3 years ago 4 1

With winter about to hit Australia and many of the parts copping an early icy blast, we thought it timely to provide tips on how to drive in snow and ice.

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10 May 2021

How to check your tyres are safe

3 years ago 7 0

Most Australians don’t know when to replace their car tyres or why tyre tread depth is so important. Here’s everything you need to know.

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03 May 2021

Triumph SOS app detects accidents automatically

3 years ago 1 0

Accident detection and alert system available to any rider, regardless of the motorcycle they ride. Triumph has launched an app […]

Phil Suriano 1
17 Mar 2021

When and how to use the different lights in your car

4 years ago 4 0

Fog lights, headlights, highbeams, daytime running lights and hazard lights…there are more than a few different lights in your car […]

Alex Rae 4
04 Mar 2021

Buying or selling a secondhand child car restraint

4 years ago 1 0

It makes sense to recycle children’s clothing and there’s big business in selling used cars… Here’s what you need to know when buying a used child car restraint.

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03 Mar 2021

What lights to use when driving in fog or hazardous conditions

4 years ago 2 0

Conditions turn bad as fog covers the road and you can’t see anywhere near as much as you could just […]

Alex Rae 2
18 Feb 2021

What to do when a tyre blows out

4 years ago 0 0

Those four wheels on the road are the crucial connection that keeps you safe when moving. Of course, despite being […]

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2019 BMW M850i Review
13 Feb 2021

What is power (kW) and torque (Nm)?

4 years ago 3 0

How many times have you read the word horsepower and had almost no idea what it actually means? We explain the difference between power and torque.

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